English/Nat
Schools and universities in the Albanian capital Tirana have reopened Tuesday.
The Albanian capital has struggled to return to normal after almost two months of chaos.
Students, bored after being forced to stay at home, are pleased to be back in the classroom.
Students at this high school in central Tirana don't think attending classes is a chore.
With parents acting as escorts and armed guards patrolling the school yards, the students returned after spending nearly two months at home.
Thousands of Albanians lost their savings after investing in fraudulent investment plans.
Furious, residents went on violent rampages after looting government armouries.
But now, with apparent calm, the government allowed students to get back to school. And most students welcome the chance to get back to work.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Yes we are very happy for the beginning of the school. Yes."
SUPERCAPTION: Ela Kora, StudentTeachers say they are confident things will now get back to normal.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"We all have expected this day. All the students wanted to come to school. I think that everything is quiet and we shall try and do our best to give as much as we can to our students."
SUPER CAPTION: Ludmilla Stefani, Teacher
But despite the return of confidence, some parents did not allow their children to return to school. They fear that too many teenagers may be carrying guns.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/ba9fd903db170813c258d087aa149645
Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

University of Tirana

History

UT was founded in 1957 as the State University of Tirana (Universiteti Shtetëror i Tiranës) through the merging of five existing institutes of higher education, the most important of which was the Institute of Sciences, founded in 1947. Between April 13, 1985 and 1992 (during the communist regime), UT was called the Enver Hoxha University of Tirana (Universiteti i Tiranës "Enver Hoxha").

Tirana

Tirana became Albania’s capital city in 1920. The population of the city proper at the 2015 census was 610,070 and the municipality of Tirana, created in 2015, has a total population of 800,986 (2015 census).

The city is host to many public institutions and public and private universities, and is the centre of the political, economic, and cultural life of the country.

Geography

The Municipality of Tirana is located at (41.33°N, 19.82°E) in Tirana County, about 32 kilometers (20mi) inland. Tirana's average altitude is 110 meters (360ft)above sea level and its highest point measures 1,828m (5,997.38ft) at Mali me Gropa. The city is mostly surrounded by hills, with Dajti Mountain on the east and a slight valley opening on the north-west overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance. The Tiranë river runs through the city, as does the Lanë stream.

The city has four artificial lakes: the Tirana Artificial Lake around which was built the Big Park, Paskuqani Lake, Farka Lake, Tufina Lake, and other smaller lakes or reservoirs.

History

Definition

The original Latin word "universitas" refers in general to "a number of persons associated into one body, a society, company, community, guild, corporation, etc." At the time of the emergence of urban town life and medievalguilds, specialised "associations of students and teachers with collective legal rights usually guaranteed by charters issued by princes, prelates, or the towns in which they were located" came to be denominated by this general term. Like other guilds, they were self-regulating and determined the qualifications of their members.

In modern usage the word has come to mean "An institution of higher education offering tuition in mainly non-vocational subjects and typically having the power to confer degrees," with the earlier emphasis on its corporate organization considered as applying historically to Medieval universities.

University of New York Tirana - Educating Tomorrow's Leaders!

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ALBANIA: TIRANA: SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES REOPEN

ALBANIA: TIRANA: SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES REOPEN

ALBANIA: TIRANA: SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES REOPEN

English/Nat
Schools and universities in the Albanian capital Tirana have reopened Tuesday.
The Albanian capital has struggled to return to normal after almost two months of chaos.
Students, bored after being forced to stay at home, are pleased to be back in the classroom.
Students at this high school in central Tirana don't think attending classes is a chore.
With parents acting as escorts and armed guards patrolling the school yards, the students returned after spending nearly two months at home.
Thousands of Albanians lost their savings after investing in fraudulent investment plans.
Furious, residents went on violent rampages after looting government armouries.
But now, with apparent calm, the government allowed students to get back to school. And most students welcome the chance to get back to work.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Yes we are very happy for the beginning of the school. Yes."
SUPERCAPTION: Ela Kora, StudentTeachers say they are confident things will now get back to normal.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"We all have expected this day. All the students wanted to come to school. I think that everything is quiet and we shall try and do our best to give as much as we can to our students."
SUPER CAPTION: Ludmilla Stefani, Teacher
But despite the return of confidence, some parents did not allow their children to return to school. They fear that too many teenagers may be carrying guns.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/ba9fd903db170813c258d087aa149645
Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

The program is open to any researcher / entrepreneur company, university, research institutions which are acceptable in the AdriaticIPA:
For Albania are recognized cities of Fier, Durres, Lezhe, Shkoder, Tirana, and Vlora.
To apply, candidates should submit their CV (in English) and a motivation letter, detailing the reasons for applying for the program MBSDr, run the country contact persons.
Deadline for applications is 10th September2015. Candidates will be notified in September 2015 on receipt.
For more information, please read the article: http://bit.ly/1HXmUeN

european university of tirana ( universiteti europian )

University of New York Tirana - Educating Tomorrow's Leaders!

published: 10 Jun 2016

ALBANIA: TIRANA: SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES REOPEN

English/Nat
Schools and universities in the Albanian capital Tirana have reopened Tuesday.
The Albanian capital has struggled to return to normal after almost two months of chaos.
Students, bored after being forced to stay at home, are pleased to be back in the classroom.
Students at this high school in central Tirana don't think attending classes is a chore.
With parents acting as escorts and armed guards patrolling the school yards, the students returned after spending nearly two months at home.
Thousands of Albanians lost their savings after investing in fraudulent investment plans.
Furious, residents went on violent rampages after looting government armouries.
But now, with apparent calm, the government allowed students to get back to school. And mos...

The program is open to any researcher / entrepreneur company, university, research institutions which are acceptable in the AdriaticIPA:
For Albania are recognized cities of Fier, Durres, Lezhe, Shkoder, Tirana, and Vlora.
To apply, candidates should submit their CV (in English) and a motivation letter, detailing the reasons for applying for the program MBSDr, run the country contact persons.
Deadline for applications is 10th September2015. Candidates will be notified in September 2015 on receipt.
For more information, please read the article: http://bit.ly/1HXmUeN

English/Nat
Schools and universities in the Albanian capital Tirana have reopened Tuesday.
The Albanian capital has struggled to return to normal after almost two months of chaos.
Students, bored after being forced to stay at home, are pleased to be back in the classroom.
Students at this high school in central Tirana don't think attending classes is a chore.
With parents acting as escorts and armed guards patrolling the school yards, the students returned after spending nearly two months at home.
Thousands of Albanians lost their savings after investing in fraudulent investment plans.
Furious, residents went on violent rampages after looting government armouries.
But now, with apparent calm, the government allowed students to get back to school. And most students welcome the chance to get back to work.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Yes we are very happy for the beginning of the school. Yes."
SUPERCAPTION: Ela Kora, StudentTeachers say they are confident things will now get back to normal.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"We all have expected this day. All the students wanted to come to school. I think that everything is quiet and we shall try and do our best to give as much as we can to our students."
SUPER CAPTION: Ludmilla Stefani, Teacher
But despite the return of confidence, some parents did not allow their children to return to school. They fear that too many teenagers may be carrying guns.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/ba9fd903db170813c258d087aa149645
Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

English/Nat
Schools and universities in the Albanian capital Tirana have reopened Tuesday.
The Albanian capital has struggled to return to normal after almost two months of chaos.
Students, bored after being forced to stay at home, are pleased to be back in the classroom.
Students at this high school in central Tirana don't think attending classes is a chore.
With parents acting as escorts and armed guards patrolling the school yards, the students returned after spending nearly two months at home.
Thousands of Albanians lost their savings after investing in fraudulent investment plans.
Furious, residents went on violent rampages after looting government armouries.
But now, with apparent calm, the government allowed students to get back to school. And most students welcome the chance to get back to work.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Yes we are very happy for the beginning of the school. Yes."
SUPERCAPTION: Ela Kora, StudentTeachers say they are confident things will now get back to normal.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"We all have expected this day. All the students wanted to come to school. I think that everything is quiet and we shall try and do our best to give as much as we can to our students."
SUPER CAPTION: Ludmilla Stefani, Teacher
But despite the return of confidence, some parents did not allow their children to return to school. They fear that too many teenagers may be carrying guns.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/ba9fd903db170813c258d087aa149645
Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

The program is open to any researcher / entrepreneur company, university, research institutions which are acceptable in the AdriaticIPA:
For Albania are recog...

The program is open to any researcher / entrepreneur company, university, research institutions which are acceptable in the AdriaticIPA:
For Albania are recognized cities of Fier, Durres, Lezhe, Shkoder, Tirana, and Vlora.
To apply, candidates should submit their CV (in English) and a motivation letter, detailing the reasons for applying for the program MBSDr, run the country contact persons.
Deadline for applications is 10th September2015. Candidates will be notified in September 2015 on receipt.
For more information, please read the article: http://bit.ly/1HXmUeN

The program is open to any researcher / entrepreneur company, university, research institutions which are acceptable in the AdriaticIPA:
For Albania are recognized cities of Fier, Durres, Lezhe, Shkoder, Tirana, and Vlora.
To apply, candidates should submit their CV (in English) and a motivation letter, detailing the reasons for applying for the program MBSDr, run the country contact persons.
Deadline for applications is 10th September2015. Candidates will be notified in September 2015 on receipt.
For more information, please read the article: http://bit.ly/1HXmUeN

Tirana in 4K

Tirana, the capital city of Albania, was also a destination of Cities in 4K. Feel free to join us on this journey exploring another interesting metropolis on the Balkan.
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This beautiful city is not just the capital city of Albania for about last 100 years, it is also the largest city of the country. All important developments, like economic, political and cultural character are happening here. Tirana has also a very educational character, a lot of public and private schools, university and colleges are located in this area.
Almost third of the whole population in Albania lives in Tirana and surroundings. No matter what you visit or explore in Tirana the kindness and affability of the domestic people will meet you. What could you ask more in a foreign city or lan...

published: 28 Mar 2016

Living in Tirana, Albania

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A slice of life living in Tirana, Albania. This is my last day unfortunately and go about the business that people usually do before the leave somewhere cool and affordable. Stock up on stuff, eat lots of good food and further explore the area. Tirana has a bad rep like most of Albania and from what I experienced, it's totally unwarranted. I had a fantastic time trying a bit of living in Tirana and living in Albania in general.
I say living in as opposed to visiting because I didn't really do much touristy stuff compared to just go about my day to day life while I was there. Tirana and Albania in general are places I'd like to return to one day during the summer to get another taste; cool spot.
Alex - http://findingthefreedom.com
A trav...

published: 16 Dec 2014

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Tirana is the capital and most populous city of the Republic of Albania. The city is also the capital of the surrounding county of Tirana, one of 12 constituent counties of the country. By air, it is 501 kilometres (311 miles) north of Athens, 613 kilometres (381 miles) southeast of Rome, 153 kilometres (95 miles) southwest of Skopje and 131 kilometres (81 miles) south of Podgorica.
Tirana was founded as a city in 1614, but the region that today corresponds to the city territory has been continuously inhabited since the Bronze Age. As most of Albania, the area was populated by several Illyrian tribes, but had no importance within Illyria. Indeed, it was annexed by Rome and became an integral part of the Roman Empire following the Illyrian Wars. The heritage of that period is still evident...

WANDERING + WORKING IN TIRANA | ALBANIA

While in Tirana, Nate + I wandered the jagged streets and watched the city go by. On our very first day, after busing in from Montenegro, searching for our hostel, downing a massive dinner and a liter of celebratory wine ('we made it!'), we stumbled upon a pop-up carnival that was either in the act of being built or broken down...it was hard to tell. We followed a group of similarly silly kids onto a spinning sleigh ride of a Americana-attired giant woman who's skirt whirled and shook us into oblivion. It was a perfect introduction to the capitol of Albania - a bit unnerving and potentially nauseating but amazingly diverting in the process! :)
The music in this video is by Orges & the Ockus Rockus Band. There was a huge party event at the bar we were working at and this exuberant Alba...

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Durrës, historically also known as Durazzo and Dyrrachium, is the second largest city and a municipality of Albania. It is central on the coast, about 33 km (21 mi) west of the capital Tirana. It is one of the most ancient and economically significant cities of Albania. Durrës is at one...

Tirana in 4K

Tirana, the capital city of Albania, was also a destination of Cities in 4K. Feel free to join us on this journey exploring another interesting metropolis on th...

Tirana, the capital city of Albania, was also a destination of Cities in 4K. Feel free to join us on this journey exploring another interesting metropolis on the Balkan.
Enjoy and please share!
This beautiful city is not just the capital city of Albania for about last 100 years, it is also the largest city of the country. All important developments, like economic, political and cultural character are happening here. Tirana has also a very educational character, a lot of public and private schools, university and colleges are located in this area.
Almost third of the whole population in Albania lives in Tirana and surroundings. No matter what you visit or explore in Tirana the kindness and affability of the domestic people will meet you. What could you ask more in a foreign city or land?!
As a city with a far history there are a lot of spots which should be visited. Some of them you will recognize in the video, like: view from the Dajti mountain from where you have an amazing view on the whole city and the four artificial lakes (can be reached with the cable car), the Skanderbeg Square with statue and flag, Et´hem Bey Mosque, National Historical Museum, National Art Gallery, Rinia Park, TIDTower, Orthodox Church of the HolyEvangelistProkop, the former grave of Enver Hoxha, City Park Parku i Madh, Rruga Murat Toptani.
Filmed and Edited by Amir Kulaglic using: GH4, DJIInspire 1 and Glidecam HD4000, Canon Mark III and Sony a7r II for Timelapse with Emotimo TB3 and RhinoSlider.
All 4K videos are available for licensing, contact me here: citiesin4k@gmail.com
Music : Just Believe, licensed by Audiojungle

Tirana, the capital city of Albania, was also a destination of Cities in 4K. Feel free to join us on this journey exploring another interesting metropolis on the Balkan.
Enjoy and please share!
This beautiful city is not just the capital city of Albania for about last 100 years, it is also the largest city of the country. All important developments, like economic, political and cultural character are happening here. Tirana has also a very educational character, a lot of public and private schools, university and colleges are located in this area.
Almost third of the whole population in Albania lives in Tirana and surroundings. No matter what you visit or explore in Tirana the kindness and affability of the domestic people will meet you. What could you ask more in a foreign city or land?!
As a city with a far history there are a lot of spots which should be visited. Some of them you will recognize in the video, like: view from the Dajti mountain from where you have an amazing view on the whole city and the four artificial lakes (can be reached with the cable car), the Skanderbeg Square with statue and flag, Et´hem Bey Mosque, National Historical Museum, National Art Gallery, Rinia Park, TIDTower, Orthodox Church of the HolyEvangelistProkop, the former grave of Enver Hoxha, City Park Parku i Madh, Rruga Murat Toptani.
Filmed and Edited by Amir Kulaglic using: GH4, DJIInspire 1 and Glidecam HD4000, Canon Mark III and Sony a7r II for Timelapse with Emotimo TB3 and RhinoSlider.
All 4K videos are available for licensing, contact me here: citiesin4k@gmail.com
Music : Just Believe, licensed by Audiojungle

Living in Tirana, Albania

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A slice of life living in Tirana, Albania. This is my last day unfortunately and go about the business that pe...

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A slice of life living in Tirana, Albania. This is my last day unfortunately and go about the business that people usually do before the leave somewhere cool and affordable. Stock up on stuff, eat lots of good food and further explore the area. Tirana has a bad rep like most of Albania and from what I experienced, it's totally unwarranted. I had a fantastic time trying a bit of living in Tirana and living in Albania in general.
I say living in as opposed to visiting because I didn't really do much touristy stuff compared to just go about my day to day life while I was there. Tirana and Albania in general are places I'd like to return to one day during the summer to get another taste; cool spot.
Alex - http://findingthefreedom.com
A traveler's guide to Tirana
About Tirana
Inhabited since the Paleolithic era, Tirana has a long history that has included communities started by the Illyrians (who coined the name Tërana, which eventually became Tirana), Romans, Byzantines, and the Ottomans. Proclaimed the temporary capital of the newly independent capital of the country of Albania in 1920, it was deemed to be the permanent capital in 1925, which served to accelerate its growth. Falling under the Soviet sphere of influence following the outcome of the Second World War, its architecture mirrored the Brutalist style of building found elsewhere throughout the rest of Russia and Eastern Europe. Since then though, renovation efforts and new construction since the end of Communism in the 1990's has freshened things up, and its young population has lifted the spirits of this place in recent years. The nightlife scene is hot, cafes are full following the conclusion of the work day, and rising economic prosperity has given rise to a sense of optimism everywhere you go. Combined with significantly lower prices compared with their Italian neighbors across the Adriatic, and you have an excellent urban escape that will get your Albanian trip off to the right start.
Places to visit
Start your tour of Tirana in Skanderbeg Square. A popular public gathering place for residents, its centrepiece is a monument to Albania's greatest hero, and with numerous restaurants and cafes ringing its periphery, it is also a great place to watch people stroll by. Et'hem Bey Mosque should be next on your list, as its long history that dates back to the 19th century, as well as its central role in helping the people defy Communist authorities in the early 1990's, when 10,000 worshipers streamed into the prayer hall after having been shut down by the totalitarian government for almost 50 years. The Islamic art inside is magnificent, but be sure to dress respectfully. The National Historical Museum will help visitors understand the challenges the country face during Communist times, as well as how life was during the days of Ottomans, Byzantines, Romans, and in earlier eras. Additionally, there is also a pavilion that profiles the life and times of Mother Teresa, who was born and raised in Albania. Finally, cruise through the National Art Gallery of Albania, as it contains visual art from nationally famous creatives, which includes Socialist Realism paintings from this nation's Communist days.
Things to do
Those looking for a break from the city, and a great vantage point from which to photograph Tirana from above will want to ascend Mount Dajti. Serviced by a cable car, visitors can go hiking, horse riding, and skiing in the winter. More urbane-minded travelers will want to have fun at the TaiwanComplex instead. An entertainment centre located in a park in downtown Tirana, it is home to restaurants, bars, a casino, a bowling alley, and many other attractions. If the sun is shining, it is a wonderful place to be. Those looking to chill or seek out a great dinner will enjoy having a coffee or a meal on Murat ToptaniStreet. A pedestrian only street in the car dominated core, the relaxing atmosphere has given rise to some of this city's trendiest spots, so be sure to walk through here first when looking for a place to eat. Once the sun sets, don't forget to sample the nightlife in Tirana. Radio Bar is a good spot to start the night, as its quieter yet hip atmosphere makes it easy to meet locals, who tend to be university students at this venue. When the time comes to rock out for the rest of the night, Alfa Bar is an awesome place to go, as it stays open late, and often host great local bands.
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A slice of life living in Tirana, Albania. This is my last day unfortunately and go about the business that people usually do before the leave somewhere cool and affordable. Stock up on stuff, eat lots of good food and further explore the area. Tirana has a bad rep like most of Albania and from what I experienced, it's totally unwarranted. I had a fantastic time trying a bit of living in Tirana and living in Albania in general.
I say living in as opposed to visiting because I didn't really do much touristy stuff compared to just go about my day to day life while I was there. Tirana and Albania in general are places I'd like to return to one day during the summer to get another taste; cool spot.
Alex - http://findingthefreedom.com
A traveler's guide to Tirana
About Tirana
Inhabited since the Paleolithic era, Tirana has a long history that has included communities started by the Illyrians (who coined the name Tërana, which eventually became Tirana), Romans, Byzantines, and the Ottomans. Proclaimed the temporary capital of the newly independent capital of the country of Albania in 1920, it was deemed to be the permanent capital in 1925, which served to accelerate its growth. Falling under the Soviet sphere of influence following the outcome of the Second World War, its architecture mirrored the Brutalist style of building found elsewhere throughout the rest of Russia and Eastern Europe. Since then though, renovation efforts and new construction since the end of Communism in the 1990's has freshened things up, and its young population has lifted the spirits of this place in recent years. The nightlife scene is hot, cafes are full following the conclusion of the work day, and rising economic prosperity has given rise to a sense of optimism everywhere you go. Combined with significantly lower prices compared with their Italian neighbors across the Adriatic, and you have an excellent urban escape that will get your Albanian trip off to the right start.
Places to visit
Start your tour of Tirana in Skanderbeg Square. A popular public gathering place for residents, its centrepiece is a monument to Albania's greatest hero, and with numerous restaurants and cafes ringing its periphery, it is also a great place to watch people stroll by. Et'hem Bey Mosque should be next on your list, as its long history that dates back to the 19th century, as well as its central role in helping the people defy Communist authorities in the early 1990's, when 10,000 worshipers streamed into the prayer hall after having been shut down by the totalitarian government for almost 50 years. The Islamic art inside is magnificent, but be sure to dress respectfully. The National Historical Museum will help visitors understand the challenges the country face during Communist times, as well as how life was during the days of Ottomans, Byzantines, Romans, and in earlier eras. Additionally, there is also a pavilion that profiles the life and times of Mother Teresa, who was born and raised in Albania. Finally, cruise through the National Art Gallery of Albania, as it contains visual art from nationally famous creatives, which includes Socialist Realism paintings from this nation's Communist days.
Things to do
Those looking for a break from the city, and a great vantage point from which to photograph Tirana from above will want to ascend Mount Dajti. Serviced by a cable car, visitors can go hiking, horse riding, and skiing in the winter. More urbane-minded travelers will want to have fun at the TaiwanComplex instead. An entertainment centre located in a park in downtown Tirana, it is home to restaurants, bars, a casino, a bowling alley, and many other attractions. If the sun is shining, it is a wonderful place to be. Those looking to chill or seek out a great dinner will enjoy having a coffee or a meal on Murat ToptaniStreet. A pedestrian only street in the car dominated core, the relaxing atmosphere has given rise to some of this city's trendiest spots, so be sure to walk through here first when looking for a place to eat. Once the sun sets, don't forget to sample the nightlife in Tirana. Radio Bar is a good spot to start the night, as its quieter yet hip atmosphere makes it easy to meet locals, who tend to be university students at this venue. When the time comes to rock out for the rest of the night, Alfa Bar is an awesome place to go, as it stays open late, and often host great local bands.
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Tirana is the capital and most populous city of the Republic of Albania. The city is also the capital of the surrounding county of Tirana, one of 12 constituent counties of the country. By air, it is 501 kilometres (311 miles) north of Athens, 613 kilometres (381 miles) southeast of Rome, 153 kilometres (95 miles) southwest of Skopje and 131 kilometres (81 miles) south of Podgorica.
Tirana was founded as a city in 1614, but the region that today corresponds to the city territory has been continuously inhabited since the Bronze Age. As most of Albania, the area was populated by several Illyrian tribes, but had no importance within Illyria. Indeed, it was annexed by Rome and became an integral part of the Roman Empire following the Illyrian Wars. The heritage of that period is still evident and represented by the Mosaics of Tirana. Further later in the 5th and 6th century, a PaleoChristian basilica was built around this site. When the Roman Empire divided into east and west, its successor the Byzantine Empire took control and included the construction of the Petrelë Castle, under the reign of Justinian I. Until the 20th century, the city did not attain much significance, when the Congress of Lushnjë proclaimed it as the country's capital, after the country's declaration of independence in 1912.
Geographically, Tirana is located in the center of the country surrounded by mountains and hills, with Dajt on the east and a slight valley opening on the northwest, overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance. Due to its location within the Tirana plain and the close proximity to the Adriatic Sea, the city is influenced by a mediterranean seasonal climate. It is the 3rd wettest and 8th sunniest city in Europe, with 2,544 hours of sun per year.
Being a primate city, Tirana is considered the economic and cultural hub of Albania, due to its significant location and importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, education, service, research and healthcare. All of the country's largest companies, media and scientific institutions have their headquarters in the city. Tirana is also the seat of power of the Government of Albania, the residences for work of the President and Prime Minister of Albania.
Tourism in Albania is developing year by year since the fall of communism and the capital city of Tirana become a very popular tourist destinations after the southern Albanian Riviera and northern part of the country. Tirana has a majority of luxury hotels, modern restaurants, bars, pubs and very big nightclubs. The largest hotels of the city are the Tirana International Hotel and The Tirana Plaza situated in the heart of the city near the ScanderbegSquare. The luxury Sheraton Hotel Tirana is also located in city center of Tirana, near central business district next to the National Arena. Other major hotels present in central Tirana include the Xheko Imperial Hotel, Rogner Hotel, the Best WesternPremier Ark Hotel and the Mondial Hotel. Tirana is a place that is known as a university center of students from regional countries like Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Greece.
According to the Polish Tour Operators Association, Tirana has entered into the 10th most visited cities by the Poles
Most tourists to the city come from Greece, Italy, Kosovo and Europe, with the number of visitors from elsewhere growing every year, thanks to an increasing number of international airline arrivals at Mother TeresaInternational Airport as well as luxury cruises that arrive into the Port of Durrës that offers day trips to the City.
A large number of the monuments located in Tirana, date back to the Illyrian, Roman, Greek and Ottoman periods. Monuments include the Skanderbeg Square, Clock Tower of Tirana, Petrelë Castle, Et'hem Bey Mosque, Sacred Heart Church, Resurrection Cathedral, Tomb of Kapllan Pasha, Mother Albania, Blloku, Mount Dajti and Mosaic of Tirana.
Tirana is an important center for music, film, theatre, dance and visual art. The city is host to the largest cultural institutions of the country, such as the National Theatre and the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet, the Natioan Archaeological Museum, the Art Gallery of Albania, the Sciences Museum of Albania and the National Historical Museum. Among the local institutions are the National Library, that keeps more than a million books, periodicals, maps, atlases, microfilms and other library materials. The city has five well-preserved traditional houses (museum-houses), 56 cultural monuments, eight public libraries. Since 2011, a TouristInformation Office was opened, located behind the National Historical Museum, with useful information about Tirana and Albania.

Tirana is the capital and most populous city of the Republic of Albania. The city is also the capital of the surrounding county of Tirana, one of 12 constituent counties of the country. By air, it is 501 kilometres (311 miles) north of Athens, 613 kilometres (381 miles) southeast of Rome, 153 kilometres (95 miles) southwest of Skopje and 131 kilometres (81 miles) south of Podgorica.
Tirana was founded as a city in 1614, but the region that today corresponds to the city territory has been continuously inhabited since the Bronze Age. As most of Albania, the area was populated by several Illyrian tribes, but had no importance within Illyria. Indeed, it was annexed by Rome and became an integral part of the Roman Empire following the Illyrian Wars. The heritage of that period is still evident and represented by the Mosaics of Tirana. Further later in the 5th and 6th century, a PaleoChristian basilica was built around this site. When the Roman Empire divided into east and west, its successor the Byzantine Empire took control and included the construction of the Petrelë Castle, under the reign of Justinian I. Until the 20th century, the city did not attain much significance, when the Congress of Lushnjë proclaimed it as the country's capital, after the country's declaration of independence in 1912.
Geographically, Tirana is located in the center of the country surrounded by mountains and hills, with Dajt on the east and a slight valley opening on the northwest, overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance. Due to its location within the Tirana plain and the close proximity to the Adriatic Sea, the city is influenced by a mediterranean seasonal climate. It is the 3rd wettest and 8th sunniest city in Europe, with 2,544 hours of sun per year.
Being a primate city, Tirana is considered the economic and cultural hub of Albania, due to its significant location and importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, education, service, research and healthcare. All of the country's largest companies, media and scientific institutions have their headquarters in the city. Tirana is also the seat of power of the Government of Albania, the residences for work of the President and Prime Minister of Albania.
Tourism in Albania is developing year by year since the fall of communism and the capital city of Tirana become a very popular tourist destinations after the southern Albanian Riviera and northern part of the country. Tirana has a majority of luxury hotels, modern restaurants, bars, pubs and very big nightclubs. The largest hotels of the city are the Tirana International Hotel and The Tirana Plaza situated in the heart of the city near the ScanderbegSquare. The luxury Sheraton Hotel Tirana is also located in city center of Tirana, near central business district next to the National Arena. Other major hotels present in central Tirana include the Xheko Imperial Hotel, Rogner Hotel, the Best WesternPremier Ark Hotel and the Mondial Hotel. Tirana is a place that is known as a university center of students from regional countries like Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Greece.
According to the Polish Tour Operators Association, Tirana has entered into the 10th most visited cities by the Poles
Most tourists to the city come from Greece, Italy, Kosovo and Europe, with the number of visitors from elsewhere growing every year, thanks to an increasing number of international airline arrivals at Mother TeresaInternational Airport as well as luxury cruises that arrive into the Port of Durrës that offers day trips to the City.
A large number of the monuments located in Tirana, date back to the Illyrian, Roman, Greek and Ottoman periods. Monuments include the Skanderbeg Square, Clock Tower of Tirana, Petrelë Castle, Et'hem Bey Mosque, Sacred Heart Church, Resurrection Cathedral, Tomb of Kapllan Pasha, Mother Albania, Blloku, Mount Dajti and Mosaic of Tirana.
Tirana is an important center for music, film, theatre, dance and visual art. The city is host to the largest cultural institutions of the country, such as the National Theatre and the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet, the Natioan Archaeological Museum, the Art Gallery of Albania, the Sciences Museum of Albania and the National Historical Museum. Among the local institutions are the National Library, that keeps more than a million books, periodicals, maps, atlases, microfilms and other library materials. The city has five well-preserved traditional houses (museum-houses), 56 cultural monuments, eight public libraries. Since 2011, a TouristInformation Office was opened, located behind the National Historical Museum, with useful information about Tirana and Albania.

WANDERING + WORKING IN TIRANA | ALBANIA

While in Tirana, Nate + I wandered the jagged streets and watched the city go by. On our very first day, after busing in from Montenegro, searching for our host...

While in Tirana, Nate + I wandered the jagged streets and watched the city go by. On our very first day, after busing in from Montenegro, searching for our hostel, downing a massive dinner and a liter of celebratory wine ('we made it!'), we stumbled upon a pop-up carnival that was either in the act of being built or broken down...it was hard to tell. We followed a group of similarly silly kids onto a spinning sleigh ride of a Americana-attired giant woman who's skirt whirled and shook us into oblivion. It was a perfect introduction to the capitol of Albania - a bit unnerving and potentially nauseating but amazingly diverting in the process! :)
The music in this video is by Orges & the Ockus Rockus Band. There was a huge party event at the bar we were working at and this exuberant Albanian band performed a few hours of rollicking music. This song seemed perfect for our current travelling lifestyle - check out their video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrQY2eL5RMk.

While in Tirana, Nate + I wandered the jagged streets and watched the city go by. On our very first day, after busing in from Montenegro, searching for our hostel, downing a massive dinner and a liter of celebratory wine ('we made it!'), we stumbled upon a pop-up carnival that was either in the act of being built or broken down...it was hard to tell. We followed a group of similarly silly kids onto a spinning sleigh ride of a Americana-attired giant woman who's skirt whirled and shook us into oblivion. It was a perfect introduction to the capitol of Albania - a bit unnerving and potentially nauseating but amazingly diverting in the process! :)
The music in this video is by Orges & the Ockus Rockus Band. There was a huge party event at the bar we were working at and this exuberant Albanian band performed a few hours of rollicking music. This song seemed perfect for our current travelling lifestyle - check out their video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrQY2eL5RMk.

Durrës, beautiful city in Albania, Adriatic coast, Aleksandër Moisiu University, port, castle,
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Durrës, historically also known as Durazzo and Dyrrachium, is the second largest city and a municipality of Albania. It is central on the coast, about 33 km (21 mi) west of the capital Tirana. It is one of the most ancient and economically significant cities of Albania. Durrës is at one of the narrower points of the Adriatic Sea, opposite the Italian ports of Bari (300 km or 186 mi away) and Brindisi (200 km or 124 mi away). Durrës is home to Albania's main port, the Port of Durrës, and to the newest public university, the Aleksandër Moisiu University.
The municipality was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Durrës, Ishëm, Katund i Ri, Manëz, Rrashbull and Sukth, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the city Durrës.[2] The total population is 175,110 (2011 census), in a total area of 338.30 km2.[3] The population of the former municipality at the 2011 census was 113,249.[4] The metropolitan area has a population of 265,330.[5] Moreover, it is the starting point of Pan-European Corridor VIII, national roads SH2 and SH4, and serves as the main railway station of the Albanian Railways (HSH).
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Durrës, beautiful city in Albania, Adriatic coast, Aleksandër Moisiu University, port, castle,
Durrës, beautiful city, city in Albania,city , Albania, Adriatic Coast, Adriatic Sea, coast,Aleksandër Moisiu University, port, castle,
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Durrës, historically also known as Durazzo and Dyrrachium, is the second largest city and a municipality of Albania. It is central on the coast, about 33 km (21 mi) west of the capital Tirana. It is one of the most ancient and economically significant cities of Albania. Durrës is at one of the narrower points of the Adriatic Sea, opposite the Italian ports of Bari (300 km or 186 mi away) and Brindisi (200 km or 124 mi away). Durrës is home to Albania's main port, the Port of Durrës, and to the newest public university, the Aleksandër Moisiu University.
The municipality was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Durrës, Ishëm, Katund i Ri, Manëz, Rrashbull and Sukth, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the city Durrës.[2] The total population is 175,110 (2011 census), in a total area of 338.30 km2.[3] The population of the former municipality at the 2011 census was 113,249.[4] The metropolitan area has a population of 265,330.[5] Moreover, it is the starting point of Pan-European Corridor VIII, national roads SH2 and SH4, and serves as the main railway station of the Albanian Railways (HSH).
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ALBANIA: TIRANA: SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES REOPEN

English/Nat
Schools and universities in the Albanian capital Tirana have reopened Tuesday.
The Albanian capital has struggled to return to normal after almost two months of chaos.
Students, bored after being forced to stay at home, are pleased to be back in the classroom.
Students at this high school in central Tirana don't think attending classes is a chore.
With parents acting as escorts and armed guards patrolling the school yards, the students returned after spending nearly two months at home.
Thousands of Albanians lost their savings after investing in fraudulent investment plans.
Furious, residents went on violent rampages after looting government armouries.
But now, with apparent calm, the government allowed students to get back to school. And most students welcome the chance to get back to work.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Yes we are very happy for the beginning of the school. Yes."
SUPERCAPTION: Ela Kora, StudentTeachers say they are confident things will now get back to normal.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"We all have expected this day. All the students wanted to come to school. I think that everything is quiet and we shall try and do our best to give as much as we can to our students."
SUPER CAPTION: Ludmilla Stefani, Teacher
But despite the return of confidence, some parents did not allow their children to return to school. They fear that too many teenagers may be carrying guns.
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Tirana in 4K

Tirana, the capital city of Albania, was also a destination of Cities in 4K. Feel free to join us on this journey exploring another interesting metropolis on the Balkan.
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This beautiful city is not just the capital city of Albania for about last 100 years, it is also the largest city of the country. All important developments, like economic, political and cultural character are happening here. Tirana has also a very educational character, a lot of public and private schools, university and colleges are located in this area.
Almost third of the whole population in Albania lives in Tirana and surroundings. No matter what you visit or explore in Tirana the kindness and affability of the domestic people will meet you. What could you ask more in a foreign city or land?!
As a city with a far history there are a lot of spots which should be visited. Some of them you will recognize in the video, like: view from the Dajti mountain from where you have an amazing view on the whole city and the four artificial lakes (can be reached with the cable car), the Skanderbeg Square with statue and flag, Et´hem Bey Mosque, National Historical Museum, National Art Gallery, Rinia Park, TIDTower, Orthodox Church of the HolyEvangelistProkop, the former grave of Enver Hoxha, City Park Parku i Madh, Rruga Murat Toptani.
Filmed and Edited by Amir Kulaglic using: GH4, DJIInspire 1 and Glidecam HD4000, Canon Mark III and Sony a7r II for Timelapse with Emotimo TB3 and RhinoSlider.
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Living in Tirana, Albania

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Living in Tirana, Albania

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A slice of life living in Tirana, Albania. This is my last day unfortunately and go about the business that people usually do before the leave somewhere cool and affordable. Stock up on stuff, eat lots of good food and further explore the area. Tirana has a bad rep like most of Albania and from what I experienced, it's totally unwarranted. I had a fantastic time trying a bit of living in Tirana and living in Albania in general.
I say living in as opposed to visiting because I didn't really do much touristy stuff compared to just go about my day to day life while I was there. Tirana and Albania in general are places I'd like to return to one day during the summer to get another taste; cool spot.
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A traveler's guide to Tirana
About Tirana
Inhabited since the Paleolithic era, Tirana has a long history that has included communities started by the Illyrians (who coined the name Tërana, which eventually became Tirana), Romans, Byzantines, and the Ottomans. Proclaimed the temporary capital of the newly independent capital of the country of Albania in 1920, it was deemed to be the permanent capital in 1925, which served to accelerate its growth. Falling under the Soviet sphere of influence following the outcome of the Second World War, its architecture mirrored the Brutalist style of building found elsewhere throughout the rest of Russia and Eastern Europe. Since then though, renovation efforts and new construction since the end of Communism in the 1990's has freshened things up, and its young population has lifted the spirits of this place in recent years. The nightlife scene is hot, cafes are full following the conclusion of the work day, and rising economic prosperity has given rise to a sense of optimism everywhere you go. Combined with significantly lower prices compared with their Italian neighbors across the Adriatic, and you have an excellent urban escape that will get your Albanian trip off to the right start.
Places to visit
Start your tour of Tirana in Skanderbeg Square. A popular public gathering place for residents, its centrepiece is a monument to Albania's greatest hero, and with numerous restaurants and cafes ringing its periphery, it is also a great place to watch people stroll by. Et'hem Bey Mosque should be next on your list, as its long history that dates back to the 19th century, as well as its central role in helping the people defy Communist authorities in the early 1990's, when 10,000 worshipers streamed into the prayer hall after having been shut down by the totalitarian government for almost 50 years. The Islamic art inside is magnificent, but be sure to dress respectfully. The National Historical Museum will help visitors understand the challenges the country face during Communist times, as well as how life was during the days of Ottomans, Byzantines, Romans, and in earlier eras. Additionally, there is also a pavilion that profiles the life and times of Mother Teresa, who was born and raised in Albania. Finally, cruise through the National Art Gallery of Albania, as it contains visual art from nationally famous creatives, which includes Socialist Realism paintings from this nation's Communist days.
Things to do
Those looking for a break from the city, and a great vantage point from which to photograph Tirana from above will want to ascend Mount Dajti. Serviced by a cable car, visitors can go hiking, horse riding, and skiing in the winter. More urbane-minded travelers will want to have fun at the TaiwanComplex instead. An entertainment centre located in a park in downtown Tirana, it is home to restaurants, bars, a casino, a bowling alley, and many other attractions. If the sun is shining, it is a wonderful place to be. Those looking to chill or seek out a great dinner will enjoy having a coffee or a meal on Murat ToptaniStreet. A pedestrian only street in the car dominated core, the relaxing atmosphere has given rise to some of this city's trendiest spots, so be sure to walk through here first when looking for a place to eat. Once the sun sets, don't forget to sample the nightlife in Tirana. Radio Bar is a good spot to start the night, as its quieter yet hip atmosphere makes it easy to meet locals, who tend to be university students at this venue. When the time comes to rock out for the rest of the night, Alfa Bar is an awesome place to go, as it stays open late, and often host great local bands.
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TIRANA - Albania Travel Guide | Around The World

Tirana is the capital and most populous city of the Republic of Albania. The city is also ...

TIRANA - Albania Travel Guide | Around The World

Tirana is the capital and most populous city of the Republic of Albania. The city is also the capital of the surrounding county of Tirana, one of 12 constituent counties of the country. By air, it is 501 kilometres (311 miles) north of Athens, 613 kilometres (381 miles) southeast of Rome, 153 kilometres (95 miles) southwest of Skopje and 131 kilometres (81 miles) south of Podgorica.
Tirana was founded as a city in 1614, but the region that today corresponds to the city territory has been continuously inhabited since the Bronze Age. As most of Albania, the area was populated by several Illyrian tribes, but had no importance within Illyria. Indeed, it was annexed by Rome and became an integral part of the Roman Empire following the Illyrian Wars. The heritage of that period is still evident and represented by the Mosaics of Tirana. Further later in the 5th and 6th century, a PaleoChristian basilica was built around this site. When the Roman Empire divided into east and west, its successor the Byzantine Empire took control and included the construction of the Petrelë Castle, under the reign of Justinian I. Until the 20th century, the city did not attain much significance, when the Congress of Lushnjë proclaimed it as the country's capital, after the country's declaration of independence in 1912.
Geographically, Tirana is located in the center of the country surrounded by mountains and hills, with Dajt on the east and a slight valley opening on the northwest, overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance. Due to its location within the Tirana plain and the close proximity to the Adriatic Sea, the city is influenced by a mediterranean seasonal climate. It is the 3rd wettest and 8th sunniest city in Europe, with 2,544 hours of sun per year.
Being a primate city, Tirana is considered the economic and cultural hub of Albania, due to its significant location and importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, education, service, research and healthcare. All of the country's largest companies, media and scientific institutions have their headquarters in the city. Tirana is also the seat of power of the Government of Albania, the residences for work of the President and Prime Minister of Albania.
Tourism in Albania is developing year by year since the fall of communism and the capital city of Tirana become a very popular tourist destinations after the southern Albanian Riviera and northern part of the country. Tirana has a majority of luxury hotels, modern restaurants, bars, pubs and very big nightclubs. The largest hotels of the city are the Tirana International Hotel and The Tirana Plaza situated in the heart of the city near the ScanderbegSquare. The luxury Sheraton Hotel Tirana is also located in city center of Tirana, near central business district next to the National Arena. Other major hotels present in central Tirana include the Xheko Imperial Hotel, Rogner Hotel, the Best WesternPremier Ark Hotel and the Mondial Hotel. Tirana is a place that is known as a university center of students from regional countries like Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Greece.
According to the Polish Tour Operators Association, Tirana has entered into the 10th most visited cities by the Poles
Most tourists to the city come from Greece, Italy, Kosovo and Europe, with the number of visitors from elsewhere growing every year, thanks to an increasing number of international airline arrivals at Mother TeresaInternational Airport as well as luxury cruises that arrive into the Port of Durrës that offers day trips to the City.
A large number of the monuments located in Tirana, date back to the Illyrian, Roman, Greek and Ottoman periods. Monuments include the Skanderbeg Square, Clock Tower of Tirana, Petrelë Castle, Et'hem Bey Mosque, Sacred Heart Church, Resurrection Cathedral, Tomb of Kapllan Pasha, Mother Albania, Blloku, Mount Dajti and Mosaic of Tirana.
Tirana is an important center for music, film, theatre, dance and visual art. The city is host to the largest cultural institutions of the country, such as the National Theatre and the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet, the Natioan Archaeological Museum, the Art Gallery of Albania, the Sciences Museum of Albania and the National Historical Museum. Among the local institutions are the National Library, that keeps more than a million books, periodicals, maps, atlases, microfilms and other library materials. The city has five well-preserved traditional houses (museum-houses), 56 cultural monuments, eight public libraries. Since 2011, a TouristInformation Office was opened, located behind the National Historical Museum, with useful information about Tirana and Albania.

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Albania - City of Berat

Pictures taken of the "City of One Thousand Windows" during a recent shore excursion from ...

WANDERING + WORKING IN TIRANA | ALBANIA

While in Tirana, Nate + I wandered the jagged streets and watched the city go by. On our very first day, after busing in from Montenegro, searching for our hostel, downing a massive dinner and a liter of celebratory wine ('we made it!'), we stumbled upon a pop-up carnival that was either in the act of being built or broken down...it was hard to tell. We followed a group of similarly silly kids onto a spinning sleigh ride of a Americana-attired giant woman who's skirt whirled and shook us into oblivion. It was a perfect introduction to the capitol of Albania - a bit unnerving and potentially nauseating but amazingly diverting in the process! :)
The music in this video is by Orges & the Ockus Rockus Band. There was a huge party event at the bar we were working at and this exuberant Albanian band performed a few hours of rollicking music. This song seemed perfect for our current travelling lifestyle - check out their video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrQY2eL5RMk.

Durrës, beautiful city in Albania, Adriatic coast, Aleksandër Moisiu University, port, castle,
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Durrës, historically also known as Durazzo and Dyrrachium, is the second largest city and a municipality of Albania. It is central on the coast, about 33 km (21 mi) west of the capital Tirana. It is one of the most ancient and economically significant cities of Albania. Durrës is at one of the narrower points of the Adriatic Sea, opposite the Italian ports of Bari (300 km or 186 mi away) and Brindisi (200 km or 124 mi away). Durrës is home to Albania's main port, the Port of Durrës, and to the newest public university, the Aleksandër Moisiu University.
The municipality was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Durrës, Ishëm, Katund i Ri, Manëz, Rrashbull and Sukth, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the city Durrës.[2] The total population is 175,110 (2011 census), in a total area of 338.30 km2.[3] The population of the former municipality at the 2011 census was 113,249.[4] The metropolitan area has a population of 265,330.[5] Moreover, it is the starting point of Pan-European Corridor VIII, national roads SH2 and SH4, and serves as the main railway station of the Albanian Railways (HSH).
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